Susie Bontrager

After raising 9 kids into adulthood, Susie's nest was nearly empty, and she finally had some extra time on her hands. Having desired to volunteer with RETA for a long time, she took the leap two years ago and reached out to see how she could best serve at RETA. Raising a large family has provided Susie with many unique experiences that have allowed her to step into mentorship seamlessly. Her own story of adoption as a baby and the loss of her own infant gave her an additional perspective to see outside the lines of a traditional family and has helped her in her journey of connection and openness as she mentors other ladies.  In Susie's words, "God can use every experience we have ever had, and I am thankful to be able to be used at RETA."

Nearly every Tuesday morning at RETA you will find Susie spilling into the lives of other women as she meets with them and shares the abundance of love that she has for other moms. Her laughter and storytelling are contagious, and it's no wonder those that she mentors continue to find joy in meeting with Susie weekly.